This page is for information on the WRITING paper for the FCE exam.


Set texts for Cambridge English: First Certificate until December 2013:


Set texts for Cambridge English: First for schools until December 2013:


  •  Mary Shelley:Frankenstein ELT Graphic Novel (HEINLE Cengage)

  • Anthony Bourke & John Rendall: A lion called Christian (Scholastic)

The texts are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level and are suitable for Cambridge English: First Certificate candidates. Other editions of these books may be available. However, teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.


Teachers: Here's a downloadable teacher's pack for Frankenstein:
and another for A lion called Christian: